Environment and Ecology MCQs: August 2026 Practice Questions

1.

The new climate resilience strategy for the Himalayas likely involves collaboration between various stakeholders. Which of the following organizations is NOT typically a primary partner in such initiatives?

A Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

B National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)

C Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

D Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board

2.

The Himalayan region is particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts such as glacial melt and increased frequency of extreme weather events. Which of the following is a significant consequence of these changes for the Himalayan ecosystem?

A Increased biodiversity due to new species migration.

B Stabilization of river flows throughout the year.

C Threats to water security and increased risk of natural disasters.

D Expansion of arable land due to receding snowlines.

3.

In 2025, India launched a new strategy to enhance climate resilience in the Himalayan ecosystem. What is a key objective of this strategy?

A To promote large-scale industrial development in the Himalayas.

B To develop early warning systems for climate-related disasters.

C To increase deforestation rates for timber extraction.

D To encourage migration of local populations to urban areas.

4.

India's commitment to biodiversity conservation is also reflected in its participation in international agreements. Which major international convention, aimed at conserving biological diversity, was India a signatory to?

A The Ramsar Convention

B The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

C The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

D The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

5.

The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) plays a crucial role in implementing India's biodiversity conservation framework. Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the NBA?

A Granting approvals for commercial utilization of biological resources.

B Regulating the export of biological resources.

C Setting national policies for wildlife habitat management.

D Advising the Central Government on matters relating to conservation of biodiversity.

6.

Which recent legislative amendment in India, effective from 2023, aims to strengthen biodiversity conservation by introducing provisions for benefit sharing and regulating access to biological resources?

A The Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act, 2022

B The Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023

C The Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023

D The Environment (Protection) Amendment Act, 2023

Environment & Ecology MCQs - 2026-08-22